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On starting, and getting unstuck

The science of task initiation, the trap of willpower, and practical ways to begin — without shame. Gravity, not grit.

  • The science of starting2026-06-01 · 8 min read

    How to Stop Procrastinating When You Can’t Even Start

    Most procrastination advice fixes planning. But if you already know what to do and still can’t begin, the problem is activation energy — not planning. Here’s what actually lowers the cost of starting.

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  • When you can’t begin2026-05-18 · 9 min read

    Task Paralysis: Why You Can’t Start (Even When You Want To)

    Task paralysis is the frozen feeling of being unable to begin something even when you know it matters. Here’s what it is, why it happens, and concrete ways to get unstuck — without shame.

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